“A perfect garment for my needs!”

“Tailoring is attractive, efficient and versatile. It is nicely tapered and trim, it is cut long (protecting my low back/pelvis from the cold), the quilted design retains body heat and is compact (not bulky), and the fabric is ideal (both lightweight and warm). Wear it over a shirt for cool weather, wear it over a sweater for cold weather, or wear it under a coat for freezing weather (the smooth fabric helps the coat slide easily on and off). The only problem is the confusion with the sizing (UK vs US). A size 12 or size 14 isn’t specific enough - roughly based on the the “bust size” (the bra size). It is a generic size and is quite arbitrary to the manufacturer. And while the length of the garment is given in inches (very important) , the width (or chest measurement) is not given! The chest measurement (in inches) is the most accurate in determining your size. (The definition for the chest measurement is the circumference of the chest on the outside of the garment: lying flat, measured across, under the armholes from side seam to side seam. Double that amount for the exact measurement.) If the chest measurement were given you could determine for yourself exactly how snug or loose a fit you want.”